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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2009 down. Johnson agreed, and noted that these lots will sell for a high price and the trees add to the value of the property. McDowall stated that the houses will be upscale and consist of approximately 4,400 square feet finished. Claridge reported that Pinot Properties will sell the lots and will not building the houses. Dennis Larson, 585 Keller Parkway, indicated that he was concerned about drainage coming across Edgerton Street toward his property. Johnson indicated that the high point of the property lies between Lots 3 and 4. He also noted that there is ponding proposed on either end of the property. Some of the drainage will flow to the north pond and the remaining to the south pond. There will be a limited amount of water flowing onto Edgerton Street. Knudsen pointed out that the City Engineer will be reviewing drainage. Johnson stated that they have no problem complying with the City Engineer's recommendations. Larson asked if adjacent property owners will be assessed for the road widening. The City Planner replied that the County is requiring additional right-of--way from the plat for Edgerton Street. There are no plans, at this time, to widen the sheet. Larson asked when the lots in the second phase would be developed. Claridge replied that that depends on the economy. McDowall stated that it would be their intent to hold Lots 3, 4, and 5 for a period of time until the economy is improved. Hall asked if economics was the reason for carving out Lot 1 as shown. Johnson indicated that they felt Lot I provided a good transition from the other homes along Little Canada Road to the larger houses that will be developed on this property. He pointed out that at 18,000 square feet, Lot 1 is a huge lot. Johnson also agreed that economics is part of the reasoning. McDowall stated that they do not want to devalue Lot 2, and feel that Lot 1 provides this transition without negatively impacting Lot 2. Turcotte asked if the City could require that the homes on Lots 3 and 4 be rambler-style. The City Planner noted that the Code would allow a 2 %2 story house on these lots. To lower that height would require a change in zoning regulations. The Commission discussed the placement of the new homes on these proposed lots, and agreed that building envelope identification should be required. Knudsen stated that he liked the fact that the density was low on this development and noted that this is a beautiful piece of property. The Commission and the developer then reviewed the City Planner's February 5, 2009 report in detail with the developer agreeing to comply with all conditions including submission of building envelop identification. -8-